OTF WLC half done or just begun?

I passed the halfway mark of the OTF 'get fitness', aka 'weight loss challenge'.  I weighed in this past weekend, 21 days into the challenge and the result was a 3% weight loss. In comparison to others I don't know if 1% per week is average. I do know for me it is a loss worth noting!  (I had been stranded in the valley of plateau hell).

I don't think I am working out more than I normally would. When I'm not in an OTF class I like to hike or run which means I exercise almost everyday. The competitor in me does add inspiration and motivation since this is a contest after all!  ---  I also have vision and mindset on a couple upcoming runs. The Celebration run, which I hope to be celebrating my OTF weight loss challenge success, and The Mermaid Series run which I look forward to running the 10 mile course in beautiful San Francisco! 

While I do believe in recovery days from intense work-outs, when it comes to weight loss I don't use "cheat day" or other excuses. As an explanation and a self-reminder I do use, "I'm in training" often .  And in training for what?  Sometimes it's something specific, such as a new PR, but all the time it is training to be better than yesterday!  

My first 10k (ever) last year, the Celebration Run! My cause for celebration? --because I can!